Andrew Leonard, LCSW

Andrew Leonard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 26 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He offers a calm, straightforward presence and aims to build a working relationship that helps clients move forward.

Clients can expect practical conversations about what is happening in their lives now. He listens for patterns in mood, behavior, and relationships. From there he helps shape small changes that add up over time. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on real-world steps.

Andrew uses several approaches to guide his work. He draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and create different routines. He also integrates mindfulness strategies to help people manage intense feelings in the moment.

He has supported people facing grief, addiction, trauma and compassion fatigue. He also helps with parenting stress, career transitions, sleep problems, and questions about life purpose. Andrew works with mood disorders, including bipolar concerns, and with anger or self-harm issues when those come up.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Virginia. To begin, clients can use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and feelings. It involves listening closely and following what matters most to the person, which helps when addressing relationship strain or life decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

EMDR is used to process distressing memories by guiding attention while talking through the experience; it can help reduce distress tied to trauma. Andrew blends these methods with mindfulness techniques to help people notice and manage strong emotions in the moment.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will work with each client to choose or combine methods that fit their goals and comfort level. Decisions are based on what the client wants to change and how they prefer to work.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find that remote sessions fit into busy schedules better, let them join from different locations, and make short check-ins easier to schedule. Talk with the therapist during the first meeting about session length, pacing, and any adjustments that help therapy fit into everyday life.